Grace Art Camp for Summer 2009 is almost full!

All Weeks -- Most ages are currently waitlisting !



Session 1 - Closed, with two potential openings.

Session 2 - Closed; waitlist applications only.

Session 3 - Closed; waitlist applications only.

Session 4 - Closed; waitlist applications only.

Session 5 - Four spaces only.

Session 6 - Two spaces only.

Session 7 - Five openings.

Click here for a pdf with complete camp information, story descriptions, studios and instructions!

For pdf Enrollment Form - click here.

2009 Grace Art Camp Dates

Session 1 – July 6 to 10 – The Enchanted Storks

Session 2 – July 13 to 17 – The Monster That Grew Small

Session 3 – July 20 to 24 – The Bird of the Golden Feather

Session 4 – July 27 to July 31 – The Hand of Fate

Session 5 – August 3 to 7 – Rimonah of the Flashing Sword

Session 6 – August 10 to 14 – The Prince and His Three Fates (Session full!)

Session 7 – August 17 – 21 – Trousers Mehmet and the Sultan’s Daughter

Essential Information

Registration for ONE week-long session is open to children entering pre-kindergarten through sixth grade—ages 4 to 12 (4- and 5-year-olds must be accustomed to a full-day program and be able to use the bathroom independently).

Registration & Cost per Child

Full Tuition: $250

Scholarship Candidate fee: $20 (non-refundable)

Tuition includes art supplies, camp T-shirt, and morning snack. If your child has food allergies, please send a healthy snack from home as we are unable to provide strict allergy-free snacks. Campers need to provide their own sack lunch each day. Water is available.

Scholarships Are Available

Grace Institute firmly believes in making camp available to all who want to attend. See the scholarship application on the enclosed enrollment form to apply for financial assistance.

Scholarship Fund Donations

Many families cannot afford full camp fees. Your donations to help these children attend camp are greatly appreciated! For more information on how to contribute, please see
page 1 of the enrollment form. All donations to the fund are tax deductible.

Extended Hours Camp Care

Child care is available after camp from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Grace Art Camp for a fee of $85 for the week.

Camp Location

All studios and community activities take place at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church
between NE 16 th and 17th Avenues at NE Weidler. Several studios meet in indoor classrooms, while others meet outdoors in open tents.

How to Register

Registration begins immediately. Forms may be mailed to Grace Art Camp at 1535 NE 17 th Ave, Portland, OR 97232 or faxed to 503-249-0938 or emailed to lindam@grace-memorial.org. Forms postmarked April 6 or later will be accepted only if spots are available . So as many children as possible can experience camp, each child may register for just ONE session. Incomplete forms will be processed last. Please, do not hand-deliver forms.

To register, complete the entire three-page enrollment form (four pages for scholarship applicants). Please fill out one form per child. You may download the forms from our website: www.grace-institute.org. To be included, mail or fax your completed form with your payment by April 6 . If there are more applications received than we have camper spots, a lottery registration system will be invoked. Forms postmarked April 6 or later will not be included in the lottery, but will be put on a wait-list until space becomes available. Enrollment or wait-list notification will be e-mailed in late April, so please make sure your e-mail address is clear and legible on the registration form. If you do not have an e-mail address, please clearly indicate this on the form.

Cancellations & Refunds

If you need to cancel, let us know as soon as possible. A full tuition refund (minus a $30 administrative fee) can be made only if you notify the office by June 12. Sorry, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations after that date or for unattended days.

What about my 12-year-old and Grace Art Camp?

Each year many parents ask if 12-year-olds should attend Grace Art Camp, and Grace Institute recommends that the decision to attend be made by both parent/guardian and child. The camp is designed to accommodate children from age 4 through age 12, with age-appropriate activities offered. For example, preschoolers may complete a fabric collage; older campers may learn more complex embroidery stitches or make constructions using hot glue or sharp tools. Through their participation, older campers also provide good leadership examples for younger children.

We want every camper to have a great experience, and you know your child best. No matter what age, if your child is looking forward to exploring new stories and open to trying new art projects, then Grace Art Camp will be a good match. Children who do not want to participate in Grace Art Camp will most likely struggle.

Our Counselor-in-Training program is offered for a limited number of students aged 14 to 15 – no exceptions. The application process includes the form, which will be available on-line next week, references/recommendations and an interview.

Please note: Applications for Counselors and CITs are closed.

If you have questions, please contact mariannk@grace-memorial.org